Although some topics of biological research remain controversial to the general public, the actual practice of scientific research follows clear ethical guidelines. Many scientific societies have established “Codes of Ethics” for their members. The following guidelines are common to most scientific societies.
*According to the Missouri State University web-site on
Academic
Integrity: "The term 'plagiarism' includes, but is not limited to, the
use, by paraphrase or direct quotation, of the published or unpublished work
or sections of a work of another person without full and clear
acknowledgement (whether intentional or not). This includes any material
copied directly or paraphrased from the Internet. The unacknowledged use of
materials prepared by another person or agency engaged in the selling of
term papers or other academic materials, including material taken from or
ordered through the Internet, also constitutes plagiarism."
Examples of scientific organizations having clear ethical guidelines include the following:
Faculty and students at Missouri State University are strongly encouraged to follow these guidelines in both teaching and research labs. The following groups participate in this effort:
Missouri State University Department of Biology • 901 South National, Springfield, MO 65897 Phone: (417) 836-5126 Fax: (417) 836-4204 Email: biology@missouristate.edu
